A Central Exchange Member + Corporate Partner Benefit
As a Central Exchange Member or Corporate Partner, you are able to experience one of many benefits with the CX/Bloch School of Management business partnership with receiving complimentary seats to all virtual UMKC’s Bloch Executive Education Seminars, a $50 discount to all half-day in-person seminars, and a $100 discount to all full-day in-person seminars. These 1-day seminars build business acumen and leadership skills in a workshop environment where you can test assumptions and realize outcomes with peers.
Upcoming Executive Education Seminars
Register for your seat by filling out the form below.
For more information about each seminar, click on the individual titles.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | 8:30 am – Noon
Virtual Session via Zoom
CX Members + Partners Can Attend at No Cost
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IS THE NEW CURRENCY OF PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS
This workshop explores the connection between emotional intelligence and workplace success, equipping leaders with practical EQ techniques to enhance decision-making, resilience, and leadership effectiveness.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
In-Person at Bloch Executive Hall
CX Members + Partners Receive $100 off the Regular Price
WHY COMPANIES WIN (AND LOSE): STRATEGY IN THE FACE OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
This session examines how emerging technologies are reshaping competition, using research and case studies to explore their impact on business success.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
In-Person at Bloch Executive Hall
CX Members + Partners Receive $100 off the Regular Price
BUILDING TRUST ON YOUR TEAM-HOW EMPATHETIC LEADERSHIP CAN TRANSFORM YOUR TEAM CULTURE
This session explores the foundations of trust in leadership, why it matters, and practical strategies for building and maintaining trust within teams.
Friday, May 16, 2025 | Noon – 1:00 pm
Virtual Session via Zoom
CX Members + Partners Can Attend at No Cost
FINANCE FOR NON-FINANCIAL MANAGERS LUNCH AND LEARN
Attend a Free 1-hour session showcasing the new Understanding the Language of Finance Program and a sample of the Finance for Non-Financial Managers.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | 8:30 am – Noon
Virtual Session via Zoom
CX Members + Partners Can Attend at No Cost
CREATING A FEEDBACK-RICH CULTURE
This virtual session explores how leaders can foster a culture of open, constructive feedback to enhance transparency, collaboration, and overall organizational success.
Thursday, June 26, 2025 | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
In-Person at Bloch Executive Hall
CX Members + Partners Can Attend at No Cost
BASIC ACCOUNTING (UNDERSTANDING THE LANGUAGE OF FINANCE)
This workshop will help you become familiar with common accounting concepts and buzzwords used by accounting insiders. You’ll develop a baseline of financial understanding and clear up any confusion between different kinds of financial statements and identify their purpose and relation to each other.
Thursday, August 14, 2025 | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
In-Person at Bloch Executive Hall
CX Members + Partners Receive $100 off the Regular Price
LEADING YOURSELVES AND OTHERS THROUGH CHANGE
This in-person workshop explores the challenges of change and equips leaders with science-backed strategies to drive meaningful individual and organizational transformation.
Thursday, August 28, 2025 | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
In-Person at Bloch Executive Hall
CX Members + Partners Receive $100 off the Regular Price
USING AND UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNDERSTANDING THE LANGUAGE OF FINANCE)
This workshop covers the financial skills that are fundamental for any managerial position. You’ll learn how to think finance and get a firm grasp of the numbers side of business.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 1 pm – 4:30 pm
Virtual Session via Zoom
CX Members + Partners Can Attend at No Cost
UNMASKING LEADERSHIP & CULTURE: ALIGNING LEADERSHIP AND CULTURE FOR ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS
This virtual session explores leadership alignment, cultural cohesion, and the hidden norms that influence workplace culture and success.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | 8:30 am – Noon
Virtual Session via Zoom
CX Members + Partners Can Attend at No Cost
CLIMATE CONTROL: SHAPING PERFORMANCE & OUTCOMES
This workshop focuses on optimizing organizational climate, shaping communication, accountability, and leadership quality to drive performance and achieve measurable outcomes like employee engagement and customer satisfaction.
Thursday, October 9. 2025 | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
In-Person at Bloch Executive Hall
CX Members + Partners Receive $100 off the Regular Price
THE HUMAN EDGE: WHAT SUCCESSFUL ORGANIZATIONS HAVE IN COMMON
This in-person session examines the key traits of high-performing organizations and practical strategies leaders can use to drive people-focused success.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
In-Person at Bloch Executive Hall
CX Members + Partners Receive $100 off the Regular Price
FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS-HOW TIME MANAGEMENT AND EFFECTIVE DECISION-MAKING WILL CHANGE THE WAY YOU WORK
This session helps leaders improve focus, manage distractions, and implement effective time management strategies to prioritize meaningful work.
Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
In-Person at Bloch Executive Hall
CX Members + Partners Receive $100 off the Regular Price
BUDGETING (UNDERSTANDING THE LANGUAGE OF FINANCE)
In this workshop, you will learn how to work with, develop and present budgets aligned with business strategic goals. Working in groups, you’ll gather the information you need to construct and analyze operating budgets. You’ll practice evaluating and revising your budget to increase its chances of acceptance. This is your opportunity to gain the tools and insights to craft the budget your company needs to overcome obstacles and achieve success.
Friday, December 5, 2025 | 8:30 am – Noon
Virtual Session via Zoom
CX Members + Partners Can Attend at No Cost
HARNESSING THE POWER OF INFLUENCE AND PERSUASION
This virtual session explores the science of influence, offering practical tools and strategies to enhance persuasion, political agility, and network-building for effective leadership.